[5acrossYOeye]

kelly just needs to put a mean ass kicking on this guy. Period.

[XiaolinSoldier]

Originally Posted by lugubriousduck

I believe he said he wanted to do that anyway in the beginning. But when Shane Mosley showed interest in fighting him, he might have changed his mind. But now with a bigger fight on his lap and all the mess involving vernon and the mandatory, I can't imagine him doing anything else. He will drop the belt.

Yeah that was the plan all along, and it was Mosley that changed it. He just wanted the big name/world class win over Forrest, but Mosley presented the same opportunity: an aging smaller fighter, with a good name and world class skills.
I would have liked to see that fight, but oh well, Mora is a tough guy and will be a decent work out for Kelly.
I was one of the people posting in the thread about Forrest killing Mora, and I ate my words like everyone else, but I think its safe to say Pavlik will smash Mora with out too much trouble.

[bradlee180]

double-post

[bradlee180]

They ought to put Pavlik in there with Felix Sturm instead.

After 4 tough customers for Pavlik (Taylor(twice), Miranda, Zertuche), Pavlik deserved an easier one and got it in Gary Lockett.

Time to get back in the saddle again, and with no Abraham fight till next year, they ought to try to line up Felix Sturm for the Fall. Don't give Pavlik another dead man to fight.

Nobody even mention John Duddy or else!

[AtomicPope]

Mora's pitty-pat style isn't going to register with Pavlik. Kelly is too reckless (his greatest strength and weakness is his willingness to trade). Mora is tough but he can't trade with a power puncher. Pavlik is no slouch and hits hard to the body.

Mora has a boring, yet elusive style. I think Pavlik's strategy will be go to the body early to slow down Mora. Then wear him down with the barrage of punches thrown from every angle.

Mora's strategy will always be the same - dance, taunt, and pitty-pat. It's effective but he's had problems with power punchers that have stamina.

[AtomicPope]

Originally Posted by lugubriousduck

I believe he said he wanted to do that anyway in the beginning. But when Shane Mosley showed interest in fighting him, he might have changed his mind. But now with a bigger fight on his lap and all the mess involving vernon and the mandatory, I can't imagine him doing anything else. He will drop the belt.

Maybe I'm missing something here - bigger fight. Bigger than Mosley?

More money?

[prontostar]

Originally Posted by lugubriousduck

Mora could just drop the belt and Vernon and the mandatory will fight for it.

What would be more ridiculous is if Mora some how sits on his punches and knocks Pavlik out. I don't even know what I would do then... You guys ever saw that special on the Red Sox's and their 1986 loss in the world series? I'll imagine me and a bunch of boxing fans would do the same thing those 1986 fans did. Just walk outside aimlessly for hours with our heads down. Gawd... That would be awful.

If that happens Norman Stone will be replaced...

[BobbyBrez]

We're clear that Mora will be an 8-1 dog, right?

[ValeTudoShogun]

wow..
I honestly didnt see this coming.

[PJbyChoke]

Are they talking about Sergio Morra. I wish Calzag would just take this fight already, how long is the ducking going to take place. Anyways, Pavlick by brutal one two combo in the fourth.